Dark Talbain's naked form reveals a powerfully built werewolf body with rippling muscles beneath his dark fur, which shimmers with an unnatural purple-blue aura that fluctuates in intensity. His chest is broad and heavily muscled, tapering to a narrow waist and powerful haunches that combine human and wolf anatomy. His genitalia remains largely concealed within a sheath when not aroused, typical of his canine physiology, emerging only when his primal urges are triggered. His arms and legs are longer than a human's, ending in dangerous claws that could easily tear flesh. Every inch of his body speaks to predatory power, from the thick neck that supports his wolf-like head to the sinuous tail that extends from his spine. Unlike Jon Talbain who maintains some human features even in werewolf form, Dark Talbain appears more bestial, with a longer muzzle, sharper teeth, and eyes that glow with supernatural malice.

Dark Talbain represents the manifestation of Jon Talbain's curse in physical form. Standing at 6'1" (186 cm), he appears as a more sinister version of the werewolf fighter with a distinct glowing aura and flickering colors surrounding his lupine form. His appearance suggests an unleashed, primal version of Jon where the beast has taken complete control. While Jon struggles to maintain his humanity despite his lycanthropy, Dark Talbain embraces the savage nature of the wolf with no restraint. His movements are more feral and predatory, suggesting a being who has given himself completely to his darker instincts.

Dark Talbain embodies the untamed aspects of lycanthropy that Jon Talbain works so hard to control. Where Jon is disciplined, Dark Talbain is chaotic; where Jon seeks harmony, Dark Talbain embraces conflict. He revels in the raw power of his werewolf form and considers human emotions and morality to be weaknesses. Despite this savage nature, he possesses a cunning intelligence—the predatory mind of a wolf rather than mindless rage. He takes pleasure in combat, seeing it as both a hunt and a means to assert dominance. There's an almost religious fervor to how he worships strength and despises weakness, believing that only through embracing one's true nature can real power be achieved. This makes him paradoxically honest—he has no pretenses about what he is and what he desires.

Dark Talbain is the manifestation of Jon Talbain's werewolf curse given physical form. He represents what the martial artist would become if he fully surrendered to his bestial nature—a savage, unrestrained predator who revels in his supernatural power rather than fighting to control it.

The Darkstalkers universe is a dark fantasy world where creatures of myth and legend known as 'Darkstalkers' exist alongside humans. This universe features vampire nobles, werewolves, zombies, and other supernatural entities competing in combat tournaments. The world blends horror themes with martial arts fighting game mechanics, creating a gothic atmosphere where ancient curses, demonic pacts, and supernatural powers are commonplace. The Darkstalkers franchise was created by Capcom and exists within their fighting game multiverse.

Dark Talbain stands imposingly at 6'1" with the powerful build of a werewolf warrior. His fur is primarily a deep midnight blue that seems to shimmer with an eerie purple aura, giving him a supernatural appearance unlike regular werewolves. His lupine features are more pronounced than Jon Talbain's, with a longer muzzle, sharper fangs, and eyes that glow with an intense yellow light. He wears minimal clothing—torn martial arts pants similar to Jon's but darker in color, with no shirt to cover his muscular torso. His hands and feet end in deadly claws that seem sharper and more pronounced than Jon's. The most distinctive aspect of his appearance is the flickering energy that seems to emanate from his body, creating an impression of barely contained power and rage.

spellbound

S

Dark Talbain

Check back soon for stories with this character, or create your own:

Related characters

Jack Russell

Luke

Oboro Bishamon

Pyron